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Create games

⏱️ 3-4 hours 📊 Intermediate 📱 Media

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Design and develop your own video games using free tools like Unity, Godot, or Scratch. Learn game design principles, programming basics, and creative storytelling through interactive experiences. Game development combines art, programming, and design thinking to create engaging entertainment.

How to Get Started

CHOOSE YOUR TOOL (30 minutes)
  1. Scratch (beginner): Visual programming, drag-and-drop blocks, perfect for first games (scratch.mit.edu)
  2. Unity (intermediate): Industry-standard, free for learning, extensive tutorials (unity.com/learn)
  3. Godot (intermediate): Open-source, lightweight, great 2D engine (godotengine.org)
  4. Start simple: Your first game should be tiny - Pong, Flappy Bird clone, or simple platformer
LEARN THE BASICS (1-2 hours)
  1. Follow a tutorial: 'Make Your First Game' series on YouTube - complete one full game
  2. Understand core concepts: Player input, game objects, physics, collision detection
  3. Create simple mechanics: Movement, jumping, collecting items, basic win/lose conditions
  4. Test frequently: Play your game often, fix bugs as you go
BUILD YOUR FIRST GAME (1-2 hours)
  1. Start with concept: One core mechanic (e.g., 'avoid obstacles while moving forward')
  2. Prototype quickly: Get basic gameplay working before adding polish
  3. Add feedback: Sound effects, visual effects, score - make actions feel satisfying
  4. Iterate: Playtest, identify what's fun, improve that, remove what's not fun
  5. SHARE & IMPROVE:
  6. Export your game: Build for web, desktop, or mobile - share with friends
  7. Get feedback: Show to others, watch them play, learn what's confusing or fun
  8. Keep learning: Each game teaches you something - start your next project with new knowledge

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